Fairfield Christian football coach Dave Daubenmire walks the sidelines of a 2011 game. Daubenmire was named Central District coach of the year Tuesday in Division VI.

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Vince Nairn
| Lancaster Eagle-Gazette Staff

The defensive prowess of Luke Hannan and DeOntaye Cosby helped their teams last the longest of area squads in the playoffs. They were rewarded Tuesday for their stellar individual seasons.

Liberty Union's Hannan and Canal Winchester's Cosby, both seniors, were named Central District defensive player of the year in Division V and II, respectively, Tuesday by the Associated Press. Cosby's Indians made the second round of the playoffs before losing Friday. Hannan and the Lions have advanced to Saturday's Division V, Region 19 championship.